JAILING VICTIMS OF TORTURE

Early day motion 143, tabled 12 July 2001 by Nick Palmer (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the report of the Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture that refugees showing clear evidence of torture, including electric shock, burning and sexual abuse, are being held in prisons; further notes that the practice has been criticised by the British Medical Association and the Chief Inspector of Prisons; and considers that in such cases humanitarian considerations should be paramount and jails should not be used.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.